Russell re-Branding? Italians snub Pope Francis; Does What the Pope Says about Hell matter? CU 50

Summary
In this, the 50th episode of Catholic Unscripted, the hosts discuss Russell Brand's turn towards Christ & Christianity, the promotion of Archbishop Giacomo Morandi by Italian bishops, and Pope Francis' controversial comments on hell. They highlight the importance of personal transformation and the reality of hell in the Christian faith. They also address the ambiguity in Pope Francis' statements and the need to hold him accountable. The hosts emphasize the significance of understanding God as a loving father and the importance of free will and human choice in the concept of hell. The conversation explores the reality of God and the fear and awe that comes with recognizing His true nature. It emphasizes the danger of underestimating the reality of God and the importance of the fear of the Lord as the beginning of wisdom. The hosts invite discussion and support from viewers and announce an upcoming live event. The conversation concludes with a farewell and gratitude for the support received.
Takeaways
Recognizing the true nature of God can be a transformative experience.
Underestimating the reality of God can lead to a lack of awe and reverence.
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.
Engaging in open discussion and seeking support from others can deepen our understanding of faith.
Chapters
00:00
Introduction and Stormy Weather
02:50
Russell Brand's Journey to Christianity
15:25
Italian Bishops and Archbishop Giacomo Morandi
21:43
Pope Francis' Controversial Comments on Hell
45:13
The Reality of God
46:11
Recognizing the True Nature of God
47:13
Underestimating the Reality of God
48:25
The Fear of the Lord
49:53
Inviting Discussion and Support
51:10
Upcoming Live Event
52:08
Conclusion and Farewell

[@mzarate6288]

Catholic Unscripted is wonderful! Thank you so much Gavin, Katherine and Mark. Really appreciate your discussions.

[@EricJMJ-ln9dx]

God Bless! from across the pond

[@borderlands6606]

There has long been a need for the kind of lay Catholic outreach you have offered, both to Catholics and non-Catholics. Catholicism has been misrepresented by half-truths and untruths, especially in an Anglophone context, and it's important to hear informed apologetics (apologia: to explain, not ask pardon) that challenge the more egregious and banal attacks on the faith.

[@fritula6200]

Excellent PANEL !!!! THANK YOU !!!

[@claricedejesus3480]

This is one of the best catechetical discussions I have heard, applying it to real time situations. That is what we need the most and what is seriously missing from this papacy

[@matthewcauthorn9731]

Great show you three, is it just me that I am not a Theologian or really all the bright, but the good Lord leads me in a very simple way. I stay on my knees and frequent the Sacraments, the thought of leaving all of this has never been an option. We are so blessed to be Catholic. Thank you Jesus.

[@jenyoung2473]

Same here

[@Hope_Boat]

It is so relaxing to be an orthodox Christian. We don't have to worry about what the Roman Pontiff will do or say next to embarrass us all. Kyrie eleison IC XC NI KA

[@groggy8369]

To be honest, I wish you all would upload it in only one place, consistently, with the episode number in the title. That would be for the best

[@marklambert5232]

I think we are coming to that conclusion! 😆

[@declanfinan8842]

I’ve watched most of this video with great interest, but due to a tech glitch, am unable to see it out for now. It’s a great demonstration of meeting of Catholic minds and I’m very grateful for that. It does strike me, however, that there are a number of elephants in the room, which have been consistently there for the past 500 years or so. These need to be exposed and chased out before any real progress will be made in properly reforming the institutional church in our day. I refer of, course, to the fact there are two requirements to be a true Christian - apart from baptism into the Church - and these are, firstly that one professes faith in Jesus Christ and, secondly, that one accepts and follows the true Gospel of Jesus Christ. Martin Luther and King Henry VIII wrote their own versions of the Gospel to suit their own needs and circumstances. Virtually all the thousands of Protestant sect which exist today derive from these two erroneous gospels. Hence, none of the numerous Protestant sects that exist today can call themselves Christian! Only Catholics can truly call themselves Christian. That is not to say all Catholics will be saved. Judging from the Gospel, many, or most will be damned! This is explicitly expressed in many parts of the Gospel by Jesus Himself. The Gospels proclaim that only those who ‘eat My body and drink My Blood’ can enter into My heavenly kingdom. No matter what the Anglicans might claim, only Catholics are eligible to enter into the Kingdom of Heaven. It is accepted by the Church that Protestants can enter into Heaven, but only through the Catholic Church, but this is an issue for another day. Protestantism is a spiritual cancer that has been spreading for many centuries. It even predates Luther and Henry, but in small sects. It has now entered deeply into the (Catholic) institutional church and its errors are evident everywhere, especially since Vatican II and the promotion of the great error of ‘ecumenism’. The True Catholic Church cannot be subjected to the form of ‘compromise’ which such an enterprise requires, but successive pontiffs since VII seem determined to ignore, with unthinkable consequences for our institutional church which are evident everywhere. Time to go back at least 60 years and correct the errors which have accumulated ever since! I’d be very interested in your collective views on this difficult, but vital question. Thanks again and God bless to all readers

[@julietteriitters451]

Oh my gosh, it is so frustrating to click on each of your channels and find the same video every time.

[@soniavadnjal7553]

Think of the newcomer who clicks on one of the channels for the first time. The podcasters are simply spreading their net as widely as possible.

[@groggy8369]

Yes I agree

[@julietteriitters451]

Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed it the first time, but the third time I thought I might scream 😂

[@claricedejesus3480]

I internalize more watching it again and am bette4 able to commit the critical thought to memory so I can teach and defend our faith

[@jenyoung2473]

To he honest if that's all that frustrates you then you are blessed

[@soniavadnjal7553]

The italian name Giacomo is pronounced "Jackomo", with the stress on the first syllable. The "i" is silent, particularly when it follows consonants like "g", which is itself softened into a 'j" sound.

[@Safe-and-effective]

Russell Brand is the dictionary definition of controlled opposition. Just a few years ago he was a seething insane liberal and now we're all supposed to believe he has "come to his senses". Yeah, right. I'm a cradle Catholic and returned to the faith not because of the pope, but in spite of him, because of deep admiration and respect for the Traditional Latin Mass. If Russell Brand becomes Catholic because of the pope, Fiducia Supplicans, etc.....that tells you everything you need to know.

[@user-sd6yu1xs4g]

'I have a cunning plan'........recruit front line troops to wear a uniform each time they attend mass......The uniform could look similar to a protest vest with a message that reads Pope Francis, needs to GO!...Anyway, you get the drift....I enjoy the show and God speed!

[@tomthx5804]

You might want to do a whole episode on what happened in the Catholic school in Purley. Just tell that whole story. Gavin alluded to it in his introduction, so I looked up the whole story. It was frightening that a Catholic school would invite a guy who wrote a dirty gay grooming version of the Our Father. I suppose that guy and Fernandez would get along quite well. But I suspect the story would be of great interest.

[@junesparks106]

Is there a theology of suffering or is it just a fact to be accepted in a broken sinful world?

[@marklambert5232]

The Catholic Church has a rich theology of suffering that goes beyond simply accepting it as a fact of a broken world. The Church's teachings present suffering as having profound spiritual meaning and purpose. Suffering is not just a meaningless reality, but can be transformed through faith in Christ. Have a look at this (no.2): www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/homilies/1995/documents/hf_jp-ii_hom_19950118_boroko.html and this (no. 26): www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/apost_letters/1984/documents/hf_jp-ii_apl_11021984_salvifici-doloris.html And all of this www.vatican.va/content/benedict-xvi/en/speeches/2008/june/documents/hf_ben-xvi_spe_20080609_convegno-diocesi-rm.html The Church emphasizes that through faith, suffering can be imbued with hope and joy, as it becomes a means of drawing closer to God and revealing the true dignity of the human person. Suffering can educate and fortify one's hope, and make present the power of God's redeeming love. Rather than simply accepting suffering as an unfortunate fact, the Church's theology encourages the faithful to embrace it as a way to share in Christ's own sacrifice and cooperate in the work of salvation. Suffering, when united to Christ, becomes a source of spiritual fruitfulness and a powerful witness to the world. Hope that helps June, God bless!

[@orarerosarium]

Greetings from Maryland. Tech dummy here, and CU hasn’t responded to query. Last try: CU donation page just indicates British pounds. Does it convert automatically if you’re not from UK? I’d like to donate to CU. Thanks anyone! 🇺🇸

[@groggy8369]

Yes, I believe it just converts. I paid in Australian dollars and it worked with my credit card automatically

[@marklambert5232]

Hi many thanks for watching and supporting! Yes the tech sorts out the conversion!

[@zalobo]

The TRAGEDY of francis and his associates continue !! GOD SAVE YOUR CHURCH !!!

[@JamesPetrycia-zj7yq]

GThere is no Pope Named Francis!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!